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Senate passes House Bill 72, "Protecting Women's Privacy in Public Spaces," after extensive floor debate
Summary
After extended debate and multiple floor amendments, the Wyoming Senate passed House Bill 72 (Protecting Women's Privacy in Public Spaces) with K–12 provisions removed on third reading; sponsors and opponents disputed the bill's scope and liability provisions.
House Bill 72, titled the "Protecting Women's Privacy in Public Spaces Act," passed the Wyoming Senate on Feb. 25 after a lengthy and at times contentious floor debate. Senators debated the bill's drafting, liability language, and the decision to remove K–12 schools and local jails from the bill during a third‑reading amendment.
Senator Larson introduced third reading amendment number 1, which the body adopted. Larson said the amendment removed K–12 schools and city and county jails from the bill while leaving correctional facilities within the bill's scope: "It takes out K‑12 from the bill and also takes out city and county jails out of the bill. It leaves in…
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